# People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PIOCCI) > People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PIOCCI) ## Posts - [🇮🇳🇬🇧 India–UK Trade Agreement: A New Economic Chapter](https://piocci.co.uk/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-india-uk-trade-agreement-a-new-economic-chapter/): The development of a trade agreement between India and the UK is one of the most anticipated bilateral economic initiatives of the post-Brexit era. Negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) began in 2022, aiming to reduce trade barriers, improve investment flows, and unlock opportunities for businesses, workers, and innovators in both countries. Why this agreement matters India is among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, while the UK remains a global hub for finance, technology, higher education, and advanced manufacturing. The agreement is expected to create a more seamless export–import environment, boost GDP, expand jobs, improve wages, and deepen… - [What is the India–UK trade agreement](https://piocci.co.uk/what-is-the-india-uk-trade-agreement/): The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (often referred to as the India–UK FTA) is a bilateral trade and economic pact signed on 24 July 2025 by the governments of United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of India (India). Wikipedia+2GOV.UK+2 The agreement concluded roughly three years of negotiations — which formally began in January 2022. Wikipedia+2nfuonline.com+2 According to official summaries, the UK government calls this deal “the biggest and most economically significant new bilateral FTA” the UK has signed since leaving the European Union. House of Commons Library+2GOV.UK+2 For India, the agreement reflects a major step in its trade liberalisation… - [🇮🇳🇬🇧 India–UK Trade Agreement: Catalysing Investment and Market Expansion](https://piocci.co.uk/%f0%9f%87%ae%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-india-uk-trade-agreement-catalysing-investment-and-market-expansion/): 🇮🇳🇬🇧 India–UK Trade Agreement: Catalysing Investment and Market Expansion The bilateral Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK represents a defining economic milestone—embedding long-term market access, tariff rationalisation, digital services expansion, and investment momentum between two major democracies. As the UK charts its post-Brexit global trade strategy, India stands out as a high-growth export and investment partner, while the UK offers India a powerful gateway into European capital markets, advanced R&D, and global services ecosystems. 💼 Trade and Investment Landscape India and the UK currently share a growing trade corridor spanning consumer goods, engineering, pharmaceuticals, IT services, education, aerospace,… - [UK–India Trade Accelerator Programme](https://piocci.co.uk/uk-india-trade-accelerator-programme/): UK–India Trade Accelerator Programme (TAP) Accelerating bilateral exports, services, investment and innovation by 2030   🎯 Programme Vision To create a high-velocity, compliance-ready, investment-enabled bilateral trade runway between UK and Indian companies, empowering exporters, innovators, procurement leaders, and MSMEs to scale successfully in each other’s markets. 🏛️ Strategic Outcomes (2025–2030) 2–5X growth in bilateral trade for participating companies 1000+ MSMEs enabled to export under FTA rules Joint venture (JV) creation in 4–6 high-value sectors £10bn+ investment pipeline influence by 2030 70%+ of cohort companies fully compliance accredited for cross-border trade Measurable job creation and regional economic participation on both sides… - [Himachal Pradesh CM meets PIOCCI Gulf Chapter in Dubai](https://piocci.co.uk/himachal-pradesh-cm-meets-piocci-gulf-chapter-in-dubai/): DUBAI — Platform for Indians to Operate, Cooperate, Collaborate an invest (PIOCCI) Gulf Chapter hosted a lunch for a delegation from Himachal Pradesh, led by Jai Ram Thakur, Chief Minister of the Indian state, along with Vikram Singh, Himachal Pradesh’s industry inister, and other top officials, including Vipul, Consul-General of India in Dubai. The discussions included the investment opportunities in Himachal Pradesh and their upcoming investors meet to be held on November 7-8 at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, Reema Shetty, director of BRS Ventures, met the delegation and discussed on the potential investment opportunities for the health sector and Ritesh Ramakrishnan,… - [Antar Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad (ARSP) and People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PIOCCI) In Association with Mahatma Gandhi Institute & Pravasi Ghat Trust](https://piocci.co.uk/antar-rashtriya-sahayog-parishad-arsp-and-people-of-indian-origin-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-piocci-in-association-with-mahatma-gandhi-institute-pravasi-ghat-trust/): Organized a successful event in Mauritius on 5-6 July 2018 at Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka, Mauritius. The event title was Contribution of Indian Diaspora in National Building. The event had the participation from several Diaspora countries including Caribbeans, Fiji, Reunion, Malaysia and many African countries. The majority of Indian Diaspora in Mauritius comprises of the The two-day international conference, focusing on the contribution of Indian Diaspora in nation building in Mauritius, kicked off at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Moka. The conference was organised as part of India’s commemoration of the centenary of the abolition of indentured system and the… - [Biennial Conference of PIOCCI on the eve of the 16th PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIWAS at Varanasi on 20th January 2019](https://piocci.co.uk/biennial-conference-of-piocci-on-the-eve-of-the-16th-pravasi-bharatiya-diwas-at-varanasi-on-20th-january-2019/): PIOCCI Conference on 20th Jan 2019 in Varanasi Catalytic Role of PIOCCI – Global Reach of Indian Diaspora” COMMENTARY ON THE INAUGURAL SESSION The day started with Mr. Sanjay Ganjoo, Vice President, PIOCCI welcoming the guests and dignitaries. He noted that due to the normal winter haze and fog several fights and trains were getting delayed and some guests would be getting late due to that. The ceremonial lamp was lighted by Mr. Anna Saheb M. K. Patil, former minister, Urban Development and was accompanied on the occasion by Mr. Manjit Rajain, Group Chairman, Tenon Group, Mr. Mahendra Utchana, former… - [Indian Startups : Emergence of a new investment asset class](https://piocci.co.uk/indian-startups-emergence-of-a-new-investment-asset-class/): We always over estimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Startups, globally, have been seen as nation builders and in the recent years India has witnessed a new wave of great entrepreneurs rising from rising from every corner of the country. According to the Department for Promotion of industry and internal Trade (DIPP), India has 300 plus incubators and accelerators managed under several schemes provided by Central and State Government. Most recently, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry announced that the current number of… - [PIOCCI USA held a meeting in New Jersey todat attended by local business li leaders. We were privileged to have Shri Upendra Chivukula, Commissioner of Public Utits, NJ](https://piocci.co.uk/piocci-usa-held-a-meeting-in-new-jersey-todat-attended-by-local-business-li-leaders-we-were-privileged-to-have-shri-upendra-chivukula-commissioner-of-public-utits-nj/) - [Opening of PIOCCI Chapter in Latvia](https://piocci.co.uk/opening-of-piocci-chapter-in-latvia/): PIOCCI opened a branch in Latvia on 11th June 2019 in the presence of Secetary General Mr. Abhay Aggarwal and Country Convenor Mr. Sumeet Chakraborty in Riga, Latvia. Latvia is a democratic sovereign state, parliamentary republic and a very highly developed country according to the United Nations Human Development Index. Its capital Riga served as the European Capital of Culture in 2014. Latvian is the official language. Latvia is a unitary state, divided into 119 administrative divisions, of which 110 are municipalities and nine are cities. Latvia is a member of the European Union. For 2014, the country was listed… - [Mr. Saumitra Gokhale, Global Coordinator of Hindu Swayamsewak Sangh (HSS), was invited by the PIOCCI in Pravasi Bhavan on 11th June 2019.](https://piocci.co.uk/mr-saumitra-gokhale-global-coordinator-of-hindu-swayamsewak-sangh-hss-was-invited-by-the-piocci-in-pravasi-bhavan-on-11th-june-2019/): He is a Mechanical Engineer by Profession having done Masters in the subject. He graduated with a B.E. from Pune and with M.S. (Mech.) from Canada. After finishing his studies he decided to dedicate his life for the sake of society. Since 1999, he has been working as a pracharak of HSS in Caribbean Countries, Canada and the USA. He is currently Global Coordinator of HSS. In a gathering of Members, he was introduced to PIOCCI and its goals. He was impressed by the work carried out by the PIOCCI and commended it.     ## Pages - [Institutional Membership](https://piocci.co.uk/institutional-membership/): People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industries UK Join the Network of Global Indian-Origin Leaders Join the Network of Global Indian-Origin Leaders Membership with PIOCCI UK (People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industries UK) gives you exclusive access to one of the most influential business communities in the world. Whether you are an entrepreneur, SME, corporate, or investor, PIOCCI UK opens doors to opportunities across UK, India, USA, Canada, Middle East, Australia, and beyond. Our Mission 🔹 Global Connections – Direct access to Indian businesses, industry hubs, and global diaspora networks. 🔹 Business Opportunities – Trade… - [PIOCCI Membership Form](https://piocci.co.uk/piocci-membership-form/): People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industries UK Join the Network of Global Indian-Origin Leaders Join the Network of Global Indian-Origin Leaders Membership with PIOCCI UK (People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industries UK) gives you exclusive access to one of the most influential business communities in the world. Whether you are an entrepreneur, SME, corporate, or investor, PIOCCI UK opens doors to opportunities across UK, India, USA, Canada, Middle East, Australia, and beyond. Our Mission 🔹 Global Connections – Direct access to Indian businesses, industry hubs, and global diaspora networks. 🔹 Business Opportunities – Trade… - [Membership Form](https://piocci.co.uk/membership-form/): People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industries UK Join the Network of Global Indian-Origin Leaders Join the Network of Global Indian-Origin Leaders Membership with PIOCCI UK (People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industries UK) gives you exclusive access to one of the most influential business communities in the world. Whether you are an entrepreneur, SME, corporate, or investor, PIOCCI UK opens doors to opportunities across UK, India, USA, Canada, Middle East, Australia, and beyond. Our Mission 🔹 Global Connections – Direct access to Indian businesses, industry hubs, and global diaspora networks. 🔹 Business Opportunities – Trade… - [Events](https://piocci.co.uk/events/): Business Events, Trade Missions & Networking Events & Opportunities Business Events, Trade Missions & Networking   UK-India Business Summits   Trade Delegations to India   Global Diaspora Business Conferences   Investment Forums & Startup Showcases   Networking Evenings & Cultural Events Events Himachal Pradesh CM meets PIOCCI Gulf Chapter in Dubai Antar Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad (ARSP) and People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PIOCCI) In Association with Mahatma Gandhi Institute & Pravasi Ghat Trust Biennial Conference of PIOCCI on the eve of the 16th PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIWAS at Varanasi on 20th January 2019 PIOCCI USA held a… - [About us](https://piocci.co.uk/about-us/): The People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industries UK About us Who We Are The People of Indian Origin Chamber of Commerce and Industries UK (PIOCCI UK) is the premier platform that connects business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals of Indian heritage across the United Kingdom with India and global diaspora markets. 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